The Oresund Bridge - Scandinavia Travel The Oresund Bridge The Bridge Connecting Denmark And Sweden By Terri Mapes Updated September 09, 2016. The Øresund Bridge (locally called Øresundsbron) is the bridge that connects Amager and Oresund in Denmark (on the island Zealand ) with Skane, Sweden, a total length of just over 10 miles (16,4 km). This is the road connection between the metropolitan areas of Copenhagen and Malmo . Perfect for travelers wanting a quick connection between Sweden and Denmark without flying, the Øresund Bridge now carries more than 60,000 travelers daily - amongst them both local commuters and visitors. The Øresund Bridge offers a 4-lane road carrying 6 million vehicles per year, and two train tracks (another 8 million people each year). When was the Øresund Bridge built? Well, in 1991, the governments of Denmark and Sweden agreed on constructing this massive project , and while it took a while to build this monster bridge, the Oresund Bridge was officially opened on July 1, 2000.

Building the Øresund bridge included construction of a bridge, a tunnel (2.5 miles long / 4 km) and a new island where travelers go from tunnel-level (on the Danish side) to the level of the bridge. continue reading below our video Long-Haul Flight Survival Tips Øresund Bridge Toll: Travelers have several options when it comes to toll passes for the bridge. Single use toll passes for cars are available for EUR 36, vans and similar vehicles cost EUR 71. Besides a popular annual bridge pass (called BroPas) aimed at commuters, travelers might want to consider purchasing a 10-trip pass with a 30% discount (EUR 260 for cars.) The toll for driving across the Øresund Bridge is paid at the toll station on the Swedish side. Thankfully, they accept both cash and credit cards . There is no border control as both Denmark and Sweden are part of the European Union. Also, check the bridge traffic & toll information . The Øresund Bridge's local name "Øresundsbron" is a combination of the Danish word "Øresundsbroen" and the Swedish word "Öresundsbron", both meaning Oresund Bridge in English.

FUN FACT: The high bridge part of the Øresund Bridge has the longest cable-stayed main span of all bridges in the world. That goes for both road and rail traffic! And, the tunnel part of Øresundsbron is the world's longest underwater tube tunnel, also for both road and rail traffic. Amazing Bridge to Tunnel Between Copenhagen and Malmo, Sweden - Jetsetting Magazine Contact us Amazing Bridge to Tunnel Between Copenhagen and Malmo, Sweden The Oresund Bridge that connects Copenhagen, Denmark to Malmo, Sweden combines both twin rails and a four-lane auto bridge as well as a tunnel across the Oresund Strait. The total length of the bridge/tunnel is 25, 738 ft. The tunnel beneath the strait allows ships to pass over the tunnel portion of the structure which was a joint venture between the two countries. Construction began in 1995, ending two months ahead of schedule in 1999, with grand opening 1 July, 2000. Total cost is not figured in yet, as the Malmo entrance is still under construction; however, price estimated so far are DKK 30.1 billion (DKK is the krone in Denmark).

The Malmo City tunnel will be a new rail connection and is due for completion in 2011. Estimated cost SEK 9.45 billion.(SEK Swedish denominations for dollar) About the author Bridge between Denmark and Sweden - Review of Oresund Bridge, Malmo, Sweden - TripAdvisor “Worth the trip” Reviewed November 23, 2011 It is a good experience to cross the Oresund Bridge by car or train. It connects Malmo Sweden and Copenhagen Denmark. No matter which city you are visiting, you need to visit the other also. Try restaurants and the shopping streets. Visited November 2011 Oresund Bridge Oresund Bridge The Oresund or Oresund Bridge is a combined two-track rail and four-lane road bridge-tunnel across the Oresund strait. It is the longest combined road and rail bridge in Europe and connects the two metropolitan areas of the Oresund Region: the Danish capital of Copenhagen and the Swedish city of Malmo.

Oresund Bridge Carries 4 lanes of European route E20, Double track Oresund Railway Line Crosses Oresund strait (The Sound) Locale Copenhagen, Denmark and Malmo, Sweden Design Cable-stayed bridge Total length 7,845 metres (25,738 ft) Width 23.5 metres (77.1 ft) Longest span 490 metres (1,608 ft) Clearance below 57 metres (187 ft) Opening date July 2, 2000 The international European route E20 runs across the bridge and through the tunnel via the two lane motorway, as does the Oresund Railway Line. The construction of the Great Belt Fixed Link and the Oresundsbron have, together, enabled one to drive from Mainland Europe to Sweden and the rest of Scandinavia. The bridge was designed by the Danish architectural practice Dissing + Weitling. The Oresundbridge crosses the border between Denmark and Sweden, but thanks to the Schengen Agreement, there are no passport controls. However, there are frequent customs checks at the toll booths on the Swedish side for those entering Sweden, but not for those entering Denmark.

Name In Sweden and Denmark the bridge is most often referred to as Oresundsbron and Oresundsbroen, respectively. The bridge company itself insists on Oresundsbron, a compromise between the two languages. This symbolises a common cultural identity for the region, the people becoming "Oresund citizens" once the bridge is established. Since the crossing actually comprises a bridge, an island, and a tunnel, it is sometimes called, more accurately, the "Oresund Link" or "Oresund Connection". The Sound Bridge is occasionally heard, using the traditional English name for the strait. History Construction of the crossing began in 1995. It was finished on 14 August 1999. Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden met midway on the bridge to celebrate the completion. The official inauguration took place on 1 July 2000, with Queen Margrethe II, and King Carl XVI Gustaf as guests of honour. The crossing was opened for public traffic later that day.

On 12 June 2000, before the inauguration, 79,871 runners competed in a half marathon (Broloppet, the Bridge Run) from Amager (Denmark) to Skane (Sweden). In spite of two major disasters - 16 unexploded World War II bombs on the sea bed and a skewed tunnel segment - the crossing was finished 3 months ahead of schedule. Initially, the crossing was not used as much as expected, probably because of the high cost. However, 2005 and 2006 saw a rapid increase in traffic. This may have been due to Danes buying homes in Sweden - to take advantage of lower house prices in Malmo - and commuting to work in Denmark. In 2008, to cross by car cost DKK 260, SEK 325 and ? 36.30, although discounts up to 75% are available for regular users. In 2007, almost 25 million people travelled over the bridge: 15.2 million by car and bus, and 9.6 million by train.

Drogden Tunnel Satellite image of the Oresund Bridge.The connection between the artificial island of Peberholm and the artificial peninsula at Kastrup on Amager island - the nearest populated part of Denmark - is through the Drogden Tunnel. The 4,050 m (13,287 ft) long tunnel comprises a 3,510 m (11,516 ft) undersea tube tunnel plus 270 m (886 ft) entry tunnels at each end. The tube tunnel is made from 20 prefabricated, reinforced concrete segments - the most massive in the world at 55,000 tonnes each - interconnected in a trench dug in the seabed. 2 tubes in the tunnel carry railway tracks; 2 more carry roads while a small fifth tube is provided for emergencies. The tubes are arranged side by side. The reason for incurring the additional cost and complexity of building a tunnel instead of another section of bridge, is to avoid obstructing aircraft from nearby Copenhagen Airport and to provide a clear pass for shipping.

Rail transport The public transport by rail product is operated jointly by the Swedish SJ and Danish via DSBFirst on a commission by Skanetrafiken and other county traffic companies (that also sells tickets) and the Danish transport agency. A series of new dual-voltage trains were developed which link the Copenhagen area with Malmo and Southern Sweden as far as Gothenburg and Kalmar on selected departures. SJ operate the X2000 and InterCity trains over the bridge with connections to Gothenburg and Stockholm. DSB operates trains to Ystad that connects directly to a ferry in Bornholm. Copenhagen Airport at Kastrup is served by its own train station close to the western bridgehead. Trains operate every 20 minutes over the crossing and once an hour during the night in both directions. An additional couple of Oresundstrains are operated at rush hour and 1-2 per hour and direction SJ trains and DSB trains every other hour. Freight trains also use the crossing. The rail section is double track standard gauge (1435 mm) and capable of high-speeds up to 200 km/h. Lower in Denmark, especially in the tunnel section.

There were challenges related to the difference in electrification and signalling between the Danish and Swedish railway networks. The solution chosen is to switch the electrical system, from Swedish 15 kV, 16.7 Hz to Danish 25 kV, 50 Hz AC right before the eastern bridgehead at Lernacken in Sweden. The line is signalled according to the standard Swedish system across the length of the bridge. On Peberholm, the line switches to Danish signalling which continues into the tunnel. Sweden runs railways with left-hand traffic and Denmark with right-hand traffic. The switch is made at the Malmo Central Station, which is also a terminus. For the new Malmo City Tunnel connection a flyover will pass one track over to the other side.

пїЅпїЅпїЅпїЅпїЅпїЅпїЅпїЅ пїЅпїЅпїЅпїЅпїЅпїЅ «Oresund Bridge» Malmö – Travel guide at Wikivoyage History[ edit ] Södra Förstadsgatan in the historic southern city centre Founded in 1272 as a fortified port 20 km from Lund, Malmö was for centuries the second largest city of Denmark, while the Scanian lands was under Danish rule. It served as a Hanseatic port and a very lucrative trade area. Malmö dominated the south as the largest market hub, until Copenhagen grew larger during the 16th century. In 1658, as a result of many years of war in The Great Northern War, Denmark ceded the Scanian lands, including the city of Malmö, to Sweden in the Second Treaty of Roskilde. As Copenhagen experienced a series of devastating fires and bombardments, in particular through the 1700s, Malmö is surprisingly the best place in the world to see Danish Renaissance architecture.

After an industrial revolution, Malmö grew rapidly and served as one of the earliest and most industrialized cities of Scandinavia. Until the turn of the millennium it was regarded more as a dull worker's city in the backdrop of Lund (which has a university and a cathedral) and Copenhagen. The opening of the Oresund Bridge-tunnel in 2000 reignited the soul of a bustling hanseatic port that had lay dormant for so many centuries. Since 2011, this new landmark is featured in the acclaimed Swedish-Danish crime series The Bridge. Today about 1/3 of the Malmö population are from various other countries, making the city the most cosmopolitan in Sweden. This has contributed to a rich cultural life and many exotic and fine food opportunities. The ship building Kockums company used to be the city's biggest employer, but today the industrial city of old has been replaced by vast areas of middle-class suburban housing and modern eco-friendly neighbourhoods. Malmö Airport (Sturup)[ edit ] Sturup's terminal is characteristically yellow Malmö Airport , called Sturup, is actually in the Svedala municipality some 30 kilometres by road from central Malmö.

It is mostly used by low-fare, charter and regional carriers. The only one operating sceduled international flights from there is WizzAir . WizzAir connects Malmö to the largest cities in Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe. There are three connections to Stockholm - with SAS (Arlanda), Norwegian (Arlanda) and BRA (Bromma). Regional airlines fly to other destinations within Sweden, and the offer is complimented by many charter and scheduled flights to vacation destinations in Southern Europe, North Africa and Middle East. From Malmö Airport you can take the Flygbussarna coach to downtown Malmö . It takes 40 minutes, but first check the schedules at Flygbussarna's homepage because on Saturday afternoons they don't have many buses. You can also take a taxi, which is a far more expensive option. Copenhagen Airport (Kastrup)[ edit ] Copenhagen Airport in Kastrup is one of the major aviation hubs in Europe and offers a multitude of European and intercontinental connections by most European flag carriers, as well as other major international airlines. Kastrup is right at the other end of the Oresund bridge from Malmö.

There are frequent Oresund trains departing from a station inside the airport terminal that stop in stations inside of Malmö (Centralstation, Triangeln and Hyllie). The journey from the airport across the bridge to Malmö takes about twenty minutes. You can also take a bus across the Oresund, which is often cheaper than the trains. You can also take a taxi across the bridge. Signs in the arrivals hall of Kastrup Terminal 3 direct you outside to two separate queues of Danish and Swedish taxis. Taxi fare to Malmö city center should be about 650-750 SEK. As always with Swedish taxis, check the window sticker on the taxi to check the fare before boarding to avoid inadvertently selecting an overly expensive option (there is no limitation of taxi fares in Sweden and all taxis can charge anything they want as long as it is clearly indicated), or better yet, discuss the fare to Malmö with the driver before deciding - you can expect them to speak good English. By train[ edit ] The Centralstation is right across a canal from the old town Two ambitious projects changed the railway situation of Malmö in the early 2000s - the Oresund Bridge and the City Tunnel.

Thanks to both, Malmö now has a busy and efficient railway corridor running through (or rather underneath) the city. The main stations on the line running through Malmö are: 55.60914 13.00086 1 Malmö Centralstation (Malmö C). It is Malmö's main train station, with a refurbished historic terminal building housing a small shopping centre, gastronomic options and other facilities. It is directly to the north of the Old Town and to the east of the Vastra Hamnen and the Turning Torso. There are bus connections to every part of the city, but to most points of interest you can easily walk - or rent a bike right in front of the station 55.59312 13.00107 2 Triangeln. Triangeln is an entirely underground station in the middle of the City Tunnel, in the southern part of Malmö's centre. It is also a very convenient option to those visiting Malmö, especially those who would like to explore the shopping options and the gastronomic variety of Möllevångstorget.

One of the two glass-covered entrances to the underground Triangeln station 55.56274 12.97580 3 Hyllie. Hyllie Station is in the middle of the namesake new part of Malmö, developed from scratch over the southern end of City Tunnel. This part of Malmö is quite removed from the city centre, but includes many important destinations, such as the Malmö Arena, the Malmömässan fairgrounds and the Emporia shopping centre, all right next to the train station. The above three stations are served by the Oresund trains to/from Copenhagen, direct trains to Stockholm and Gothenburg, as well as regional trains. Other train stations in Malmö include Persborg, Svågertorp, Oxie, and Burlöv, which are only served by a limited number of regional trains and are of not much interest to tourists, as they are in residential locations far from major points of interest. Trains from Copenhagen take 25 minutes from København H ( Copenhagen Central Station) to Malmö.

They leave all day from Elsinore ( Helsingør ), traversing the east coast of Sjælland, before crossing through Copenhagen and then across the Öresund bridge to Malmö, also connecting Kastrup airport to the city. Expect to pay 190 SEK for a return ticket to Kastrup airport or Copenhagen Central. Note that since January 2016, Sweden has reinstated border controls: this require a train change in Kastrup airport when coming from Denmark only, you will need to show a valid ID, and this will slightly lengthen your journey (1:15 h). There are about 8 daily X2000 trains [1] to Stockholm and roughly 100 daily departures for the nearby university town of Lund (17 km north). For travel northward, there are hourly services to Helsingborg and Gothenburg with connections to Oslo . There is also an overnight service connecting Malmö to Berlin [2] running nightly or every second night depending on season. Night trains depart for Storlien (Friday and Sunday) with connection to Trondheim . For every-night connection, grab a train (or bus) for Gothenburg .

Frequent and regular local trains go from Malmö south throughout the province of Scania to Lund , Helsingborg , Höör and Ystad . These are known as Pågatågen, operated by Skåne Commuter Rail. The 8 kilometre long Øresund bridge leading to Copenhagen in Denmark By car[ edit ] Another way of crossing the Øresund Bridge (both bridge and tunnel) is to drive for yourself. It is a toll bridge, with tolls charged in both directions (entering and leaving Sweden). Since the road is a motorway (one-way passage only), it is not possible to change direction after passing the last exit in Denmark. The prices for an ordinary car shorter than six meters begin at €48 per single trip . With a BroPas subscription it is possible to reduce the cost substantionally. easyGo customers qualifies for a 5% discount on cash payments. Credit cards are also accepted . The view is much less obstructed if you choose to go by car as compared to train. Keep in mind, though, that the road over the Øresund Bridge is a motorway, hence it is prohibited to stop for other reasons than if your car should break down.

There is no public access to Peberholm Island, where the tunnel and the bridge connect. By bus[ edit ] Gråhundbus , Swebus , NettBuss , FlixBus and Eurolines have routes from Copenhagen and other places. From Copenhagen the buses take longer (about an hour) but are cheaper than the train, especially for day trips. By boat[ edit ] Finnlines runs a ferry line between Travemünde in northern Germany and Malmö. The ferry line is mostly directed towards trucks and car drivers, but it is possible to book tickets for pedestrians. Departures that does not need a compulsory cabin booking are tuesdays to fridays at 10:00, saturdays at 11:00 from Travemünde. The trip takes nine hours, an adult passenger fare one-way trip begin at €32 . A car shorter than six meters begin at €47 in the low season, €67 in the high season. Motorcycles can be taken on board for free during the low season, bicycles can be taken on board for free all year round . A booked return trip will grant a 20% discount on the return part of the trip .

In the northern part of Malmö Harbour public transport does not reach the Finnlines ferry terminal . Trelleborg and Ystad offers ferry connections to other ports in Germany and ports in Poland . The travel time of these ferries are usually between five to ten hours, and Trelleborg can be reached from Malmö Central Station by regional bus 146 in approximately 50 minutes , or by Pågatåg train line no. 9 in 37 minutes . Bicycle[ edit ] Malmö is best experienced by bicycle, the city is interlaced with lots of bicycle roads. The official bike map can be found on bike rentals and the tourist office. There are guided bike tours in Malmö during the summer. Most tourists rent their bikes from the well-known company Bromans Cykel where you get offered modern bikes for a low price. Public transport[ edit ] Skånetrafiken is responsible for public transport in Malmö and all of Scania. The green buses (stadsbuss) all have routes within Malmö city , the yellow buses are regional buses to other cities in Scania.

VISA, VISA Electron, MasterCard and Maestro payment cards can be used as payment for tickets in both yellow and green buses. It is not possible to use cash as payment in buses and trains. Tickets or cards can also be purchased in advance, either in vending machines, at Skånetrafiken customer centers (kundcenter), at service partners (serviceombud or ombud) or via a smartphone app called Stadsbiljetten . Pre-paid JoJo-cards in denominations of 50 and 200 kroner, in form of a contactless non personalized smart card, can be purchased at Pressbyrån, 7-Eleven and Coop. JoJo-cards can be topped-up at the previous mentioned vendors, but also online at the Skånetrafiken website, where you need to register the JoJo-card. The smartphone app also supports an English language version. The JoJo-card is the least expensive option. Both the physical ticket (from vending machines) and the electronic ticket (JoJo-card and smartphone app) is valid for one hour as single fare (enkelbiljett), which begins immediately when the ticket is printed, scanned or activated.

Transfer between rides is unlimited within this one hour. Public transport fares in Malmö also include train rides between the three stations: Malmö Central, Triangeln and Hyllie Station. The violet-colored Pågatågen and the silver-colored Øresundstågen normally stops at all three stations. Taxi[ edit ] Taxi is also an option, fixed rates begin at 49/59/79 SEK for trips within Malmö city. The taxi market is unregulated, and some independent drivers charge high prices. Check the price tag in the window, prefer well known companies such as 171717, 232323, Taxi Skåne, Taxi Kurir etc, and always ask for the price of your trip before getting in. The Stortorget in winter Main squares and streets[ edit ] At the heart of Malmö lie three squares, called Gustav Adolf's Square (Gustav Adolfs torg), the Big Square (Stortorget) and the Little Square (Lilla torg). Stortorget and Lilla Torg are directly connected at one corner, and a pedestrians only shopping street connects them with Gustav Adolfs torg.

55.60615 13.00015 1 Stortorget. At the center of the Big Square is a statue of King Karl X Gustav of Sweden, who took the city from Danish dominion. The ornate Malmö City Hall (built in 1546) is on the east side, and in the northwest corner is Kockska Huset, the house of Jörgen Kock, a German immigrant who became mayor of the city and achieved wealth simply and directly: by taking control of the city mint. In the winter the square becomes a skating rink. 55.60519 12.99871 2 Lilla torg. The place for socializing and dining, with various restaurants having outdoor tables around the edge of the square. 55.60273 13.00054 3 Gustav Adolfs torg. Surrounded on three sides by buildings containing shops and a McDonalds. At the center of the square is a bus platform.

A cemetery lies at the south side of the square, through which one can reach Slottsparken, a beautiful park that surrounds Malmöhus. 55.59162 13.00809 4 Möllevångstorget square. South of the city center, has a bustling open-air market on weekends. The surrounding neighborhood is full of inexpensive Asian and Middle Eastern shops, restaurants and grocery stores catering to the alternative side of the city, the immigrant population and people who are tired of mainstream commerce. Gamla Väster. Between Lilla Torget and Malmöhus, is a quiet and sophisticated part of town with lots of galleries, design shops and restaurants. 55.59908 12.99839 5 Davidshallstorg. A square with design shops, clothes stores and restaurants. The atmosphere here is posh, so the vibe is very different from Möllevångstorget's. There are similar shops on the nearby parts of Davidshallsgatan.

Historic buildings and modern architecture[ edit ] Malmöhus Castle St Petri church in Malmö 55.60692 13.00331 7 S:t Petri kyrka. The city's oldest church (from the 14th century) 55.59419 13.00175 8 S:t Johannes kyrka. Katrinetorp, katrinetorps Alle 1 (Intersection of E20 and E6). Country manor with beautiful garden. Nice cafe and antique store. 55.61329 12.97644 9 Turning Torso. Completed in 2005, is at 190 m the tallest building in Scandinavia. Mostly apartments with some offices, it's located in a new zone near the waterfront and has no observation tower or other sightseeing facilities, so it's probably best to admire it from afar (visible from almost anywhere in the city). If you are visiting in the summer there is a nice waterfront promenade and an open-sea bath nearby the Turning Torso.

There is also a state of the art skateboarding park in the area. Museums and cultural institutions[ edit ] Technology Museum 55.60494 12.98262 10 Tekniska och Sjöfartsmuseet (Technology and Maritime Museum). Located west of the castle. The largest section of the museum is devoted to transport, in particular aviation, and there are lots of cut-away models, including the entire front end and cockpit of a Vickers Viscount. Visitors can walk (crawl, actually in places) through a 1943 Swedish U3 submarine. Unfortunately the displays are only labelled in Swedish, but is well worth a visit, nonetheless. Adult entrance fee is 40SEK. 55.60047 12.99438 11 Malmö Stadsbibliotek (Malmö's public library), Kung Oscars väg. Browsing the shelves and admiring the building itself is a must for all architecture buffs and intellectuals.

55.59542 12.99919 12 Malmö Konsthall (Malmö Art Hall), S:t Johannesgatan 7. free entrance. 55.60461 13.00959 13 Museum of Modern Art (Moderna Museet), Ola Billgrens plats 2–4. Tuesday-Sunday 11AM-6PM. One of the major Swedish art museums. 70 SEK/50 SEK/Free (under 18). Form/Design Center Kungsparken, Malmö Guided tours and sightseeing[ edit ] Bike tour with a guide at Malmö Bike Tours . About 2 hour tour with some 7 stops. Runs one or several days a week during summer. Open boat sightseeing Rundan . About 40-50 people per boat. 50 min. Runs several times per day from spring to fall. Malmö Museum Tram (Museispårvägen Malmö), Banérskajen (City bus 7 or 8 to the stop at Tekniska Museet (Technical Museum)).

12:00-16:24 every saturday and sunday between May 28 and October 2 (except for June 25). Adults: 20 kronor, youth (6-16 years): 10 kronor, small children (less than 6 years): gratis. (updated Mar 2016) Parks[ edit ] 55.5934 13.0139 1 Folkets park (People's Park). See the terrarium. Ride a pony. Sunbathe. Eat and drink. free entrance. 55.5901 12.9929 2 Pildammsparken. With gardens, buildings from the Baltic exhibition in 1914 and a theater Slottsträdgården 55.6037 12.9880 3 Slottsträdgården (Castle Garden). Located south of the castle, within Kungsparken (King's Park). This is one of the city's newest amenities and is an organic community garden, open throughout the year. There are eight themed gardens and a potager.

Freshly picked flowers and vegetables are available for purchase in the summer months. There is also a small cafe, run entirely by volunteers. 55.60372 12.96673 4 Ribersborgsstranden. Swim and sunbathe on the two-kilometre sandy beach. In the winter you can enjoy ice swimming. Very child-friendly sandy beach a short walk from the city center. The beach promenade is a great place for a walk or just some "people watching". Sports[ edit ] The flat landscape of Skåne is ideal for golf. Around Malmö there are quite a few good courses and a new 36 holes PGA standard course being built. Festivals[ edit ] Don't miss Malmöfestivalen - a free festival that takes place for eight days every year in August, with lots of cultural and culinary experiences. Malmö has an active LGBT community. See RFSL Malmö . [dead link]Regnbågsfestivalen . Takes place in June 26–30, 2013.

Street shopping[ edit ] The main shopping streets are Södergatan and Södra Förstadsgatan, where you can find all kinds of shops. Look out for Village, well designed homeware, at reasonable prices. Experience the multicultural area around Möllevångstorget. Here you can find exotic shops selling Asian and middle eastern food stuffs and a wide selection of pubs and bars. In the mornings there is also an open market where you can buy fresh fruit and vegetables. Les Trois Roses (Gustav Adolfs torg, Davidshallstorg) is a great chocolaterie. Eat[ edit ] Look out for pepparkakor, literally pepper cookies, but flavoured with cinnamon, ginger, molasses and cloves. Traditional accompaniment to glögg (mulled wine). Budget[ edit ] Many places around Möllevångstorget cater to the budget option. Get a falafel (15-25 SEK), Indian, Thai, Middle Eastern or Chinese meal from 35 SEK and up. Plenty to choose from. Råå Bar & Restaurang and Krua Thai on Möllevångstorget are two great, inexpensive Thai places.

On Södra Förstadsgatan near Möllevångstorget are a number of good places - Ganesha does tasty and cheap Indian fast food for 45 SEK and up, and restaurant Middle East has good shawarmas for 30 SEK. Just off Möllevångstorget on Ystadsgatan is an unpretentious Persian restaurant which does good food. Restaurang Asien. An unpretentious looking restaurant that serves delicious Vietnamese food. You'll find it a short walk from Möllevångstorget, down Ystadsgatan. On the menu you will find food like Pho or Vietnamese springrolls. Very tasty and reasonably priced. 55.60659 13.00281 1 La Empanada . Själbodgatan 10, is a price worthy option for a budget traveller, big portions at a low cost. It is a chain with three outings that serves both Latin American and Swedish food. Turkish restaurant Ankara (on Södra Förstadsgatan near the Hilton Hotel) does an excellent buffet (59 SEK daytime and 79 SEK evenings).

On Friday and Saturday evenings they have a free belly-dancing show too. Crépa Café, Spångatan 32, ☎ +46 40971755 . Serves tasty crêpes with Greek flavor, in a trendy yet calm atmosphere. Mains 45-47 SEK. 55.60820 13.01084 2 Dolce Sicilia . Drottningtorget 6. Heavenly homemade ice cream. Lilla glassfabriken . Holmgatan 9. Really tasty homemade ice cream and sorbet. Di Penco . An Italian lunch restaurant situated a short walk from "Triangeln". They serve delicious home made pasta with freshly baked ciabatta bread for only 65 SEK. Aras, Lönngatan 24, ☎ +46 4083273 . Persian restaurant that serves authentic and succulent Persian kebabs on fluffy steamed basmati rice with butter, grilled tomato and raw onion on the side. Don't miss the salade Olivier, Russian salad-Persian style. Prices around 60-100 SEK.

Jalla Jalla, Bergsgatan 16. Well-known and popular falafel place. A normal falafel wrap costs 25 SEK. (updated Oct 2015) Kniv & Gaffel , Per Albin Hanssons väg 40 - The Mobilia Mall (City bus no. 2, 7 and 35), ☎ +46 40 - 845 66 . Mo-Fr: 10:00-20:00, Sa-Su: 10:00-18:00. Traditional Swedish kitchen - husmanskost. Better than many fast-food joints. You also find a Kniv & Gaffel (Knife & Fork) at the Jägersro Center. Meal of the day: 85 SEK. (updated Mar 2016) Mid-range[ edit ] There are a lot of restaurants in the Little Square with outdoor seating (with heating year-round). Mello Yello, ☎ +46 40304525 . A delicious mix of Swedish and European food.

The best view and service is in the one located close to the Turning Torso and the beach (150 SEK each). Paddy's, Kalendergatan, ☎ +46 04078600 . Excellent Swedish food, don't let the idea of eating in an Irish bar put you off! Booking is essential in this busy restaurant. Victor's, ☎ +46 40127670 . Swedish and international cuisine. Izakaya Koi, ☎ +46 4075700 . Not quite like a Tokyo tavern, but it still manages to attract visiting Japanese businessmen. Steak House, ☎ +46 40973497 . Very nice food for a reasonable price by Scandinavian standards. Unfortunately service was poor. Indian Side, ☎ +46 40307744 . Elysée , Malmborgsgatan 7, ☎ +46 40 12 91 20 .

Mo-Th: 17:00-22:30, Fr: 17:00-23:30, Sa: 16:00-23:30, Su: 15:00-22:00. The main attraction is the all-you-can-eat bouillon fondue. Choose between beef or pork/chicken with either potatoes or rice on the side. The salad bar is included to the price, but you may also just order the salad bar. (updated Mar 2016) There are also lots of mid-range restaurants in other parts of town. Indian Haweli. On Södra Förstadsgatan near Möllevångstorget is not the best Indian restaurant in town and the service is quite bad (140 SEK). Restaurang Bollywood, Baltzarsgatan 18. The tastiest Indian food in Sweden. Mains 110-200 SEK. Brogatan. On Brogatan serves oysters at 14 SEK each, which is almost what you'd pay in the shop (12 SEK). Nesta.

On the main shopping street (at the corner of Baltzarsgatan) is an excellent mid-priced Italian café, with good snacks and Malmö's best coffee. Tempo bar och kök, Södra Skolgatan 30A. A trendy place with a modern version of Swedish food. Mains 75-135 SEK. Metro , Ängelholmsgatan 14. Another restaurant and bar for the local hipsters. They also have club nights. Mains 115-230 SEK. Yukai, Bergsgatan 35. A calm place with great atmosphere, great sushi and great service. Probably the best Japanese restaurant in town. Mains 64-175 SEK. 55.60368 12.99639 3 Lemongrass , Grynbodgatan 9. A sophisticated place serving asian crossover food to a well-to-do crowd. Mains 134-208 SEK. Två Krögare - Bullen , Storgatan 35. One of few restaurants that still serve traditional Swedish food (husmanskost). Atmosfär.

A splurge restaurant gone mid-range without compromising the food or service. Maguro Sushibar , Östra Förstadsgatan 15. Great sushi place. vegegården , Rörsjögatan 23, ☎ +46 40-611 38 88 . Lovely asian vegetarian restaurant. Al a carte and buffet-style. Serves lunch on weekdays and barbecue on weekends. From 68 SEK; eat as much as you like. Restaurang Möllan, Bergsgatan 37c. Tasty and juicy steaks plus some seasonal dishes can be found at this laid back and cozy place. Sås och Krås, Sallerupsvägen 18, ☎ +46 40-294888 . Local tavern with excellent dishes, inspired from local products and traditions. Careful selection of beers. Drink[ edit ] Malmö has a vibrant night life, but prices are for the most part substantially higher than they are across the bridge in Copenhagen .

Lilla Torg is the epicentre but prices are high, you could also try Möllevångstorget where any of the many bars, cafés and restaurants in this bustling part of town is good value. Like in Copenhagen, and indeed most of Scandinavia, expect most of the drinking to be limited to Friday and Saturday except at the height of summer where many Swedes have vacation. You can pick up the free Nöjesguiden and Dygnet Runt magazines in various stores to read more about Malmö's nightlife. They are only available in Swedish though. 55.60592 13.00145 1 Étage , Stortorget 6, ☎ +46 40 23 20 60 . M & Th 23-04;F-Sa 23-05. Popular nightclub in the Big Square. Entrance is usually free before midnight, afterwards it's 50-100 Kr.

55.60368 13.00030 2 Fagans , Per Weijersgatan 4, ☎ +46 40 970 990 . Generally 16-23, on Weekends open as long as 02. Great Irish pub just off Gustav Adolf's Square. Gatan Bar, Mäster Johansgatan 15. Lively pub with darts, located just off the Little Square. Free entrance. Splurge over 1000 SEK While prices in Malmö may seem high, especially in the summer, and there is little variance in prices across properties, staying in the city may be your best option in the region, as hotels are generally expensive in Sweden (and even more so across the bridge in Copenhagen), while Malmö boasts a wide selection of properties unusual for other Swedish city. As in the rest of Sweden, breakfast is generally included in room price, as is WiFi. Do make sure to double-check the rates at different dates, as they may vary greatly depening on local events and time of year.

The highest season is around the end of May and in June, when the days are the longest and the weather the best. Budget[ edit ] 55.59781 12.99700 1 STF Hostel Malmö City , Rönngatan 1, ☎ +46 40-611 62 20 . The IYHF hostel in town. Dorm bed 180 SEK, singles from 325 SEK, doubles from 430 SEK. Add 45 SEK to the price if you're not a member of the IYHF. It opened in 2006, so it's relatively new and fresh. Helpful staff. United Kingdom, Stortorget 21, ☎ +46 40-793 79 . Copenhagen, with many embassies, is a short train trip away.

The Öresundsbron between Malmö and Copenhagen Go next[ edit ] Skånetrafiken's Around the Sound (Öresund Rundt) ticket [3] [dead link] is a great way to see the surrounding region of Scania as well as North Zealand, Denmark (including Copenhagen ). For 249 SEK, you get unlimited train travel and one ferry trip, for two days. Fotoviken Viking Museum in Höllviken, which is a reconstruction of a Viking or early medieval village. This is a living museum, which means a number of people live as Vikings on site throughout the summer. Catch a ferry and head to Travemünde , Germany. Routes through Malmö

Question: Which bridge connects Copenhagen and Malmo?
Answer: Oresund Bridge